Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005) Movie

Thavamai Thavamirundhu is a 2005 Tamil drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars himself and Padmapriya in lead roles with Rajkiran and Saranya portraying supporting roles.

It is a penetrating and artistic depiction of familial bond, underscored by a set of life value messages. It explores the father-son relationship, and particularly charts the travails an Indian father goes through in raising his sons. The film received positive reviews from critics praising the film's plot, performances and cinematography but criticized the film's lengthy running time.

The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. It is the longest running Indian movie by run time. The feature was received well at the box office.